Toolroom Operative

  • Pertemps Black Country Perms
  • Oldbury, West Midlands
  • Oct 01, 2026
Full time

Job Description

Pertemps West Bromwich are looking for an experienced Toolroom Engineer/Toolroom Operative on behalf of our manufacturing client in Oldbury.

The hours for this role are 07:30am-16:00pm Monday-Thursday and 07:30am-12:30am Friday paying £17.45 per hour for the right candidate.

Key Responsibilities
  • Manufacture and repair press and shear tooling to engineering drawings and specified tolerances.

  • Carry out maintenance and fault-finding to minimise production downtime.

  • Use CNC and manual machinery, including surface grinders, milling machines, lathes and wire EDM.

  • Support tooling try-outs and ensure work is completed within agreed timescales.

  • Operate Forklift Trucks and Overhead Cranes when required - training provided.



About You
  • Proven experience in press and shear tool manufacture, maintenance and fault-finding.

  • Experience using both CNC and manual machinery, including:

    • Surface grinding

    • Milling

    • Turning

    • Fixturing

    • Wire EDM

  • The ability to read, interpret and work accurately from engineering drawings and specified tolerances.

  • Strong practical engineering and problem-solving skills.

  • Excellent attention to detail, with accuracy being paramount.

  • The ability to prioritise workload and work effectively to tight deadlines in a pressured production environment.

  • A well-organised, self-motivated and professional approach.

  • Good timekeeping and attendance.

  • The ability to take responsibility for individual objectives while contributing effectively to wider team goals.

  • Good computer literacy and the ability to communicate and accurately record information.



If you're an experienced Toolroom Engineer/Toolroom Operative and are interested in this opportunity, please apply below!